Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa, Tokyo)

Tokyo's oldest temple (founded 628 CE). Famous 7-meter tall red paper lantern, vermillion gate, and Nakamise shopping street. 30M annual visitors. Free entry. Accessible via Ginza Line (Tawaramachi station). Best visited early morning (6-7am) for spiritual solitude before 10am crowds. Asakusa neighborhood retains old-town charm with geisha houses.